Does Ghostty require a restart to apply configuration changes?

No, Ghostty features automatic configuration reloading, meaning most changes to the config file take effect the moment you save the file.

How do I list available fonts in Ghostty?

You can use the command 'ghostty +list-fonts' to see all available fonts on your system that Ghostty can recognize and use.

How do I validate my Ghostty configuration syntax?

You can test your configuration by running 'ghostty --config-file=path/to/config'; Ghostty will report any syntax errors or unrecognized fields upon startup.

Where is the Ghostty configuration file located?

By default, Ghostty looks for its configuration file at ~/.config/ghostty/config.

How can I see all available configuration options for Ghostty?

You can view the full configuration reference with detailed inline documentation by running 'ghostty +show-config --default --docs' in your terminal.

Ghostty Terminal Configuration

Name: Ghostty Terminal Configuration
Author: edmundmiller

byedmundmiller

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Developer Tools

Configures and optimizes the Ghostty terminal emulator through local documentation access and advanced settings management.

About

Ghostty Configuration is a specialized skill designed to help developers set up, customize, and troubleshoot the Ghostty terminal emulator. It leverages Ghostty's unique built-in documentation system to provide real-time guidance on font styling, color themes, and complex keybindings without requiring an internet connection. By integrating directly with your dotfiles, this skill ensures configuration consistency and helps users navigate Ghostty's specific syntax for performance optimization, window management, and shell integration.

Key Features

Configures custom themes, color palettes, and window aesthetics
40 GitHub stars
Accesses comprehensive built-in Ghostty documentation and configuration references
Maps advanced keybindings and multi-step terminal actions
Manages terminal fonts, styles, and fallback sequences with real-time listing
Troubleshoots configuration syntax and performance settings via local CLI tools

Use Cases

Optimizing terminal performance and shell integration features for specific workflows
Migrating complex keybindings from other terminal emulators to Ghostty syntax
Setting up a new Ghostty installation with custom Nerd Fonts and themes

About

Key Features

Configures custom themes, color palettes, and window aesthetics
40 GitHub stars
Accesses comprehensive built-in Ghostty documentation and configuration references
Maps advanced keybindings and multi-step terminal actions
Manages terminal fonts, styles, and fallback sequences with real-time listing
Troubleshoots configuration syntax and performance settings via local CLI tools

Use Cases

Optimizing terminal performance and shell integration features for specific workflows
Migrating complex keybindings from other terminal emulators to Ghostty syntax
Setting up a new Ghostty installation with custom Nerd Fonts and themes